Find a registrar
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Contact the person performing the ceremony
You should contact the person performing the marriage before completing any forms. This is to ensure you have arrangements agreed first.
Let the person performing the ceremony or registration know if you change your plans or decide to postpone.
Booking the registrar is not the same as submitting notice. You’ll still need to complete the appropriate forms.
Arrange witnesses
Arrange for two people aged 16 years or over to be present during the event, to act as witnesses. You’ll need this for all types or ceremony or registration.
Surprise ceremonies
‘Surprise’ marriages or civil partnerships are not possible in Scotland. If you don’t give proper notice, your marriage or registration can be either:
- postponed
- prevented from proceeding
By law both parties must submit notice forms to the registrar of the area where the registration is to take place. This means both parties must:
- be aware of this
- independently complete and sign the declaration on the form
